Moving a pet through New Orleans means planning around New Orleans (MSY), airline schedules, and Gulf heat and humidity, and getting the timing right is what keeps the whole trip calm. That is the part we take off your hands.
At Pet Travel Advisors, one coordinator looks after your pet’s entire journey, whether they are heading across town, across the country, or overseas. We map the route, handle the paperwork, and choose travel windows that keep your pet safe and comfortable from pickup to arrival.
Families across New Orleans and the surrounding area trust us to carry that stress for them. Tell us where your pet is going and when, and we will build a plan around your timeline, the destination’s rules, and what your pet needs. Request a quote and we will take it from there.
Dogs are the moves we plan most often. We match the crate to your dog’s size, book around airline rules and summer heat limits, and plan the routing through New Orleans (MSY) so nothing turns into a last-minute scramble on travel day.
Cats travel best when the day stays calm and the waiting is short. We choose airline-approved carriers, sort out the cabin-or-cargo question early, and plan the schedule so your cat spends as little time at the airport as possible.
Birds need a little more care: species-specific paperwork, airline approval, and travel that holds a steady temperature. We walk you through the health certificates and routing so nothing slips through the cracks.
Rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets travel in approved carriers on carefully timed routes. We confirm that the airline will accept your pet well before the date, so there are no surprises.
Reptiles and exotic pets each come with their own rules. We review the airline policies and temperature requirements one by one and build a route that genuinely suits your animal, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
We guide pet owners in choosing the best air routes, confirm airline availability, manage documentation, and coordinate airport pet check-in at MSY when required.
Ground transport options are planned for shorter distances or pets not eligible to fly, with careful routing, timing, and comfort planning.
International relocations include guidance on import rules, health certificates, customs clearance, and airline booking coordination.
Door-to-door service combines ground and air transport with coordinated pickup, airport handling, and arrival planning.
Pet Travel Advisors provides structured planning and hands-on coordination for pet relocation from New Orleans.
Each relocation is built around your pet’s needs, destination rules, and timing constraints.
We guide owners on air and ground routes that reduce stress and avoid weather or airline limitations.
Our team coordinates airport pet check-in and airline booking when required.
We confirm health certificates, airline forms, and import requirements before travel.
You receive updates and guidance at every stage of the relocation process.
We review your pet’s details, destination requirements, and preferred timeline during an initial consultation.
We build a detailed travel plan that aligns routing, airline rules, and seasonal considerations.
We guide you through crate selection, documentation, and pre-travel readiness steps.
We coordinate airline booking, airport pet check-in when required, and ground transport logistics.
We provide guidance for pickup, customs clearance if applicable, and post-arrival considerations.
We provide pet transportation services throughout Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Slidell, Chalmette, and the greater Southeast Louisiana region, and we also coordinate pet relocations nationwide and internationally.
At Pet Travel Advisors, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional pet transportation services. Contact us today to discuss your pet’s travel needs and receive a personalized quote. Let us take the stress out of moving your beloved pets.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Location: Approximately 11 miles west of downtown New Orleans, in Kenner, Louisiana. While MSY is pet-friendly, it is smaller compared to major international hubs and offers limited specialized animal services. For complex international pet relocations or flights requiring extensive layovers, travelers often connect through larger airports like Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) or Atlanta (ATL).
MSY offers Pet Relief Areas:
Indoor Relief Areas:
Located inside the terminal, post-security, near Concourse B. These areas are equipped with artificial grass, waste bags, and disposal bins, making them convenient for pets traveling with passengers.
Outdoor Relief Areas:
Designated pet relief areas are available outside the terminal entrances, offering space for pets to stretch and relieve themselves before check-in.
Temperature-Controlled Animal Holding Facilities:
MSY has basic facilities to handle animals traveling as cargo. Pets transported via cargo are kept in temperature-controlled spaces to ensure their safety and comfort.
Official airport website: https://flymsy.com/
Pet-friendly hotels
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans – Luxury riverfront hotel that welcomes cats and dogs under 25 lbs, with a Very Important Pet (VIP) program including plush beds, tailored pet menu, treats, and 24/7 pet relief area (fees and weight limits apply).
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot – Boutique downtown hotel where pets stay free with no size, weight, or breed restrictions, and amenities like in-room bowls, courtesy waste bags, and a pet-welcoming social hour.
Pet-friendly hotel list from NewOrleans.com – Curated list of many pet-friendly New Orleans hotels (including Virgin Hotels, Royal Sonesta, Four Seasons and others) with brief descriptions of their pet policies and fees.
24/7 emergency vet options
MedVet New Orleans – 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Hospital – Full-service emergency and critical-care veterinary hospital open 24/7/365; you can walk in without an appointment for emergencies.
Avenue Animal Wellness + Emergency – Central New Orleans facility providing 24‑hour emergency veterinary services and intensive care for serious issues such as trauma, breathing problems, and poisoning.
Boarding and daycare
Dogtopia of New Orleans – Large dog daycare and boarding facility off Airline Hwy offering daycare, overnight boarding, and spa services, with webcams and a strong focus on supervised play.
Camp Bow Wow New Orleans (Downtown & Mid-City) – Dog boarding and daycare with two city locations, full‑day and half‑day play, and online cameras so you can check in on your dog.
Mid City Animal House Dog Daycare & Boarding – Smaller, locally owned boarding and daycare facility in Mid‑City that also offers grooming; praised for attentive staff and good value.
New Orleans summers are the biggest factor in timing a pet’s flight. Through the hottest months, ramp temperatures often climb past the limits airlines set for animals in cargo, and many carriers pause pet acceptance during the warmest part of the day. We plan New Orleans moves around that, booking early-morning or overnight departures from Louis Armstrong or shifting the window so your pet is never left waiting in the heat.
Most New Orleans-area pets depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), the main airport for the area. When it does not have the right routing for your dates, we plan around a nearby hub to keep the journey short. We handle the check-in timing and the airline’s crate and booking rules so the airport day stays calm and predictable.
Where we can, we plan New Orleans moves with the fewest connections, because a direct flight is shorter and calmer for your pet. When a layover is unavoidable, we choose connections with enough time and the right conditions, routing through Louis Armstrong or a nearby hub to keep the total trip as short as possible.
Yes. The crate is one of the most important parts of a safe flight, so we size it to your pet and to the airline’s rules, which set the dimensions, ventilation, and labeling a carrier will accept. For New Orleans pets we confirm the crate well before travel so there are no surprises at Louis Armstrong.
We arrange pickups across New Orleans and nearby communities like Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, and we serve the wider area through our South & Islands service area, which also covers Houston and Atlanta.
Every New Orleans move is priced on its own, because the route, airline fees, your pet’s size and crate, the season, and the destination’s rules all change the total. Tell us where and when, and we’ll put together an estimate: request a quote.
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